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Asus EPU manual Xiv

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Motherboard E3873 Third Edition April Copyright 2008 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Powering up Bios setupInstalling an operating system Support DVD information Software supportOverview Appendix CPU featuresATI CrossFire technology support Intel EM64TFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Conventions used in this guide TypographyP5K/EPU specifications summary LANUSB Xiii Xiv It supports Chapter summary Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsPdif digital sound ready Gigabit LAN solutionIeee 1394a support High Definition AudioAsus 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design Asus AI Lifestyle unique featuresAsus Quiet Thermal Solution AI NapAsus Crystal Sound AI Booster Asus Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresAsus MyLogo3 Precision TweakerHardware2 information Chapter summary Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you proceedScrew holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout 24.5cm 9.6inLayout contents Internal connectors Central Processing Unit CPU Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardLoad plate Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Heatsink and fan assembly in place Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fanNarrow end of the groove System memory OverviewMemory configurations SocketsSS/DS Dimm SS Single-sided / DS Double-sided Dimm support Unlock a Dimm socket by pressing Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm To install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsThese IRQs are usually available for PCI devices Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slots PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slots Universal PCI Express slot max. x4 mode Primary PCI Express x16 slotJumper Clear RTC RAM ClrtcLAN port LED indications ConnectorsRear panel connectors Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration ChannelIDE connector 40-1 pin Prie IDE Internal connectorsFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy Right angle side SATA3USB connectors 10-1 pin USB 78, USB 9 10, USB 11 Ieee 1394a port connector 10-1 pin IE13942P5K/EPU Fan connectors Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis ATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12VFront panel audio connector 10-1 pin Aafp AafpOptical drive audio connector 4-pin CD CD blackATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw System panel connector 20-8 pin PanelSystem power LED 2-pin Pled Reset button 2-pin ResetAsus Q-Connector system panel Powering up Starting up for the first time Turning off the computer Bios Beep Starting up for the first timeTurning off the computer Using the OS shut down functionUsing the dual function power switch Bios setup Chapter summary Installing Asus Update Managing and updating your BiosAsus Update utility Updating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Complete the update processAsus EZ Flash 2 utility Flash Type Winbond W25X80To copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from the USB flash disk Asus CrashFree Bios 3 utilityRecovering the Bios from the support DVD Bios setup program Settings Bios menu screenConfiguration Menu barSub-menu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Pop-up windowSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Floppy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5Sata LBA/Large Mode AutoPIO Mode Auto Type AutoSata Configuration System Memory System InformationProcessor Ai Overclocking Auto JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu FSB Frequency CPU Ratio Control AutoFSB Strap to North Bridge Auto Pcie Frequency AutoConfiguration options Auto Disabled Enabled Dram Command Rate AutoConfiguration options Auto 1T 2T Dram Timing Control AutoCPU PLL Voltage Auto Transaction Booster AutoCPU Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage AutoLoad-Line Calibration Auto Clock Over-Charging Mode AutoSouth Bridge Voltage Auto CPU Voltage Reference AutoUSB Configuration Legacy USB Support Auto CPU TM Function Enabled CPU ConfigurationC1E Support Enabled Vanderpool Technology EnabledNorth Bridge Chipset Configuration Max Cpuid Value Limit DisabledIntelR SpeedStep TM Tech. Disabled ChipsetOnboard 1394 Controller Enabled OnBoard Devices ConfigurationHigh Definition Audio Enabled Marvell IDE Controller EnabledSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Configuration options no YESPCIPnP Plug And Play O/S noRepost Video on S3 Resume Disabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi Version DisabledAPM Configuration Hardware Monitor CPU Fan Profile Optimal Chassis Q-Fan Control DisabledChassis Target Temperature 37C Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed xxxxRPM or Ignored / N/A1st ~ xxth Boot Device xxx Drive Boot menuBoot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password SecurityClear User Password User Access Level Full AccessChange User Password Password Check SetupTools menu Asus EZ FlashMarvell Post Check LAN Cable Disabled Asus Ai NetExit & Save Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit menu Exit & Discard ChangesSoftware5 support Chapter summary Running the support DVD Installing an operating systemSupport DVD information Drivers menu Marvell Yukon VCT Application Asus InstAll-Installation Wizard for UtilitiesUtilities menu Asus PC Probe Asus UpdateCyberLink PowerBackup Asus AI SuiteManual menu Asus Contact information Other information Displays the general specifications of the motherboardDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format Motherboard InfoFilelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text formatTechnical support Form Software information Asus MyLogo3Asus P5K/EPU Using the Virtual Cable Tester AI NET2To install PC Probe II on your computer Installing PC ProbeUsing PC Probe Asus PC ProbePreferences Button FunctioinHardware monitor panels Changing the monitor panels positionWMI browser DMI browserPCI browser UsageConfiguring PC Probe Memory usageTo install AI Suite on your computer Installing AI SuiteUsing AI Suite Asus AI SuiteOther feature buttons Click Asus EPU Utility-AI Gear 3+ Energy Saving Status Asus AI Nap Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup Asus Q-FanAsus AI Booster Click OK and the Ready for incoming message appears Using AI Direct LinkAsus AI Direct Link Is listed. Click Open to open its To connect to another computerName of the computer found Shared folderSoftware support ATI CrossFire6 technology support Chapter summary Requirements Uninstall other graphics card drivers in your systemOverview Before you beginInstalling CrossFire graphics cards Asus P5K/EPU ATI MVP technology support Hardware Wizard window. Click Installing the device driversCancel Read the License Agreement, then click YesClick Finish Using the Catalyst Control Center Launching the Catalyst Control CenterCatalyst Control Center Dialog Box Hotkeys Profiles Help ATI MVP technology support CPU features Intel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T System requirementsUsing the Eist Using the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features